A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1338799 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1338934 epoch_slot_no: 21334 block_no: 1338736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-30 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e09ae75fdfb55456cf2ba00858b4e7265df854d3c44b9be5d0f0a4cfadd678Block Operator
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